utilisglossary / UTILIS utilis (yoo-t[schwa]-lis), adj. [Latin] Civil law. Useful; beneficial; equitable. • This word appeared in phrases such as actio utilis (ak-shee-oh yoo-t[schwa]-lis), meaning “equitable action.” 词条贡献者 资深译员Paul,毕业于国际一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与政府合同诉讼有关的法律文件。